Victoria Pengilley
Brisbane, QLD
Victoria Pengilley is an award-winning visual journalist for the ABC based in Brisbane. She began her career at the ABC in 2018 and has worked in the Longreach, Ipswich and Sydney newsrooms, including for audio current affair programs AM, PM, The World Today and RN Breakfast. She's won a Walkley award, Kennedy Award and three Clarion Awards, including being named Queensland's New Journalist of the Year in 2023.
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When Ben left Germany, he only planned to stay in the bush for four weeks. That was 14 years ago
Ben Olschewsky was heading to the bush for a four-week building maintenance contract. Fourteen years later, he can't imagine living anywhere else.
Welcome to the world of bush footy — it's a bit like the AFL, but the rules are looser
These players don't have fancy uniforms or special equipment and often train barefoot, but they share one thing in common: an obsession with AFL.
Fatal army helicopter crash inquiry reveals gut-wrenching final messages between colleagues
An independent inquiry into an ill-fated MRH-90 Taipan crash reveals the mindset of soldiers hours before the accident, amid claims of a "toxic" workplace culture.
Pilot's near miss in Taipan helicopter prior to 'catastrophic' fatal crash that killed four
An army pilot has described a "daunting" near miss in a Taipan helicopter, three years before four men died in the same aircraft off the Queensland coast.
Army chaplain denies telling partner of helicopter crash victim she would 'find somebody new' because she's 'young'
An army chaplain, tasked with consoling the families of four defence personnel who died in the Taipan helicopter crash off Queensland's coast last year, has denied telling a partner she should "find somebody new".
A chance meeting in a car park helped Shelley travel the 'long road' away from domestic violence
Shelley and Jo are an unusual pair, but a chance meeting in a Brisbane car park changed their lives.
Alleged murder of 25yo man a 'callous' and 'senseless act', police say
A homicide investigation has been launched by Queensland police after a 25-year-old man was allegedly "lured" to a property and stabbed.
Queensland's budget is full of sweeteners, but for some it fails to address the things 'you can't budget for'
The Queensland government has delivered a big spending pre-election budget, with billions in cost-of-living relief. Is it enough to win votes?
New development described as 'total vandalism', destroying koala habitat
In March, Ipswich City Council quietly approved a housing plan, which will see almost 2,000 homes built on native bushland. A resident has now penned a letter to nature broadcaster Sir David Attenborough, inviting him to visit the forest on his next Australian tour.
Youth advocates are taking Queensland government to court over watch house crisis
Youth Advocacy Centre CEO Katherine Hayes has today revealed police are investigating at least one sexual assault committed against a child while they were being held in an adult watch house.
Grandfather who died in floodwaters identified, as more than 100mm of rain falls in an hour in south-east Queensland
A man has died after his vehicle became submerged in floodwaters at Greenbank, south of Brisbane.
Brisbane Games chief Andrew Liveris admits venue disagreements 'not a good look'
The Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee is holding its first meeting of the year amid ongoing debate and disagreement over major venues.
'Many people don't want to come back': Aviation sector grapples with skills shortage after pandemic
There are fresh warnings Australia is facing a skills shortage in the aviation industry. Thousands of workers – from baggage handlers to engineers – were sacked during the COVID-19 pandemic.
WATCH: People from interstate are inundating south-east Queensland. Can the region keep up with rapid growth?
Brisbane alone is home to as many people as Tasmania, the ACT and NT combined — so it's no surprise one of the biggest issues south-east Queensland is facing is population growth and development.
Woman charged with attempted murder of three-month-old baby suffering from 'serious' postpartum depression
The lawyer for a woman charged with the attempted murder of a three-month-old baby tells an Ipswich court she may be suffering from "serious" postpartum depression.
Queensland doctor stood down over university sexual misconduct allegations
A university lecturer and doctor who received thousands of dollars in research grants has resigned over allegations of sexual misconduct and been stood down by Queensland Health.
Police seize car after stabbing death of grandmother at Queensland shopping centre
Queensland police will investigate "around the clock" until they arrest the man responsible for the "abhorrent" killing of a grandmother at a shopping centre west of Brisbane.
Grandmother dies after being stabbed in the chest during 'abhorrent, cowardly' attack at shopping centre west of Brisbane
Police are reviewing CCTV footage of the incident, which a detective described as "extremely confronting to watch", and calling for members of the public to come forward if they have any information.
Millions have been spent on this youth crime taskforce. Is it working?
Taskforce Guardian has arrested hundreds of repeat offenders since it was created, but is it actually solving youth crime?
Tropical Cyclone Kirrily crossing coast near Townsville downgraded to category two system — as it happened
Tropical Cyclone Kirrily is crossing the north Queensland coast near Townsville, with the system revised to category two — as it happened.
Ever heard of a dam being built on a dam? Queensland is about to do it
A prominent water engineer says a decision to abandon and rebuild the controversial Paradise Dam near Bundaberg would take years but is ultimately the "right choice".
Homes, cars lost but 'the love is here' for Christmas Day, says Cairns flood victim
Christmas spirit has a whole new meaning to Cairns residents, who after a week of enduring devastation, have started to smile again.
John's home is a mess from the Cairns flood but he won't let it ruin Christmas for daughter Alexa
Families in flooded Far North Queensland are getting ready to celebrate the festive season today. The tourism industry is hoping for a Christmas miracle.
This remote pub has survived 148 years, but floods have thrown it a new challenge
From heroic helicopter and tinny rescues to shocking damage and crocodiles in town, the Far North Queensland flood disaster shows life there at its best and worst.
After a week of devastation, residents in Far North Queensland have a reason to smile
Riah Holland has still been coming to terms with the heartbreaking loss of her precious family photos and heirlooms.